How far is Imlay City, MI from Escanaba, MI?
The driving distance from Imlay City, MI to Escanaba, MI is about 404.1 miles (650.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imlay City and Escanaba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imlay City and Escanaba.
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Start on North Almont Avenue
95 m · 11 sec · North Almont Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1663 ft · 48 sec · East 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cedar Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475: Detroit, Saginaw
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 475 North: Saginaw
3129 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
3177 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stephenson Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Stephenson Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Stephenson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ludington Street
1951 ft · 60 sec · Ludington Street
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
61 m · 11 sec · South 12th Street
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Imlay City and Escanaba.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Imlay City and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Escanaba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Imlay City to Escanaba?
The road trip is about 404.1 miles (650.4 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.6 miles from Imlay City and 202.6 miles from Escanaba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 132 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.51 one way or $131.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Imlay City and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Escanaba.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imlay City and Escanaba. Straight-line distance: 272.12 mi (437.94 km).
#1 Imlay City
City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,569 |
| Coordinates | 43.0247500, -83.0777200 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Escanaba
City in Michigan
| Population | 3,366 |
| Coordinates | 45.7452500, -87.0645800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Escanaba (-87.06458, 45.74525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.59 | $65.51 | $131.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $74.81 | $149.62 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $83.35 | $166.70 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $92.40 | $184.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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